Trading Your Salary for Stocks? Employee Stock Options Explained

BiggerPockets MoneyJan 27, 202355m 14s1.7K viewsScore 75
Regulations & Compliance
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employee stock options
RSU
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Summary

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This video explains employee stock options, ESPPs, and RSUs, detailing their grant, vesting, and sale phases. Learn how to navigate the complexities of stock-based compensation, including potential tax implications and strategic selling approaches.

Key insights

  • Consider the tax implications of holding incentive stock options (ISOs) for a longer period. Holding the stock for a year after exercising and two years after the grant date may qualify the gains for long-term capital gains treatment.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Be aware of dilution risk when working for a startup. If the company raises additional funding, your ownership stake may be reduced.

Tools & resources

  • Episode 362course

    Episode 362 discusses coming up with an investment plan.

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